Category: Lawn Guides

Weed Control in the Home Lawn HOW TO KILL CRABGRASS, DANDELIONS AND OTHER LAWN WEEDS Lawn weeds such as crabgrass and dandelions pose one of the most persistent — and annoying — challenges in the great American quest to grow decent grass. Some weeds are just a fact of lawn life. With a yank here Read more about Guide on Killing Crabgrass and Managing Weeds[…]

Need a little help identifying Poison Ivy in the Fall? Poison ivy is one of the first plants to turn to fall colors, and the leaves can be among the most beautiful. Beware! Just as summer poison ivy leaves vary greatly in size, shape, and color, the fall leaves may take on a wide range Read more about Identifying Poison Ivy in the Fall[…]

Leaf Removal Guide Autumn is a beautiful season, especially in the Fredericksburg, Stafford and Spotsylvania area. We love it for its temperate climate and beautiful foliage. Late fall is also a crucial time for lawn care. You should already be familiar with the benefits of overseeding and aeration. Equally important to your lawn’s appearance, though, is leaf removal. Read more about Leaf Removal Guide[…]

Which is better for killing Poison Ivy? Bleach vs Boiling Water We heard bleach and boiling water were both good home remedies for killing poison ivy. We decided to try it and document it so we’d know the answer. What we used: (1) Squirt bottle of diluted bleach. 50% bleach 50% water. (1) Kettle of boiling water Read more about How to Kill Poison Ivy with Home Remedies[…]

How to Identify Poison Ivy in Virginia (and other States too) Be sure to read our guide how to kill poison ivy with boiling water. An estimated 70 to 90 percent of people are allergic to urushiol oil, the culprit that causes the maddening rash when your skin comes into contact with poison Read more about How to Identify and Handle Poison Ivy in Virginia[…]

Many people are unaware that the tree industry is one of the most dangerous professions (including police and firefighting work). Because of the nature of working near live power lines, at extreme heights and with dangerous tools, tree work carries a heavy risk of serious injury and death. For your protection and peace of mind, Read more about How to Avoid Being Scammed By a Tree Service[…]

Laying sod, whether for a new lawn or for a lawn you are renovating, requires careful attention to proper handling and installation. Sod comes in rolls or in large square or rectangular sections that must be cut to size to cover all areas of the lawn. You can avoid a messy or failed result by Read more about Do’s and Don’ts of Sod[…]

Aeration is the process of puncturing the soil of your yard in order to improve the access of air, water, and other nutrients to the grasses’ roots. The perforations in the soil improve soil drainage and boost the activity of worms that add helpful nutrients to the earth. Lawn aeration achieves two tasks: Reducing the Read more about Aeration[…]